Tuesday, March 19, 2024

During this Difficult Time

For today's card I've used Whimsy's Cardinal by Artist Jennifer Dove.   Here we love to hear and see so many cardinals at our bird feeders while many always think of angels and loved ones when they see this beautiful bright bird.



 When I colored him I had not planned to use this card for a sympathy card.  But when a friend suddenly lost her husband of 40 years, I knew this was the one I wanted to share with her.

After Copic coloring the cardinal, I used a Notched Rectangle die set for the image and the matting.  I inked the edge of the image using Copic marker E57 and then secured both pieces to the A2 card base.  

The stamped sentiments are from the Taylored Expressed Simple Sentiment Strips, Sympathy set.   Next I added the red organza ribbon at the top fold and included the Jesus fish in the knot to complete the card design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

A Perfect Time to Craft ~ March Challenge  

Crafty Animals ~ Challenge 81  

Critter Crazy - Challenge 84  

Daisy Chain ~ Challenge 83 ~ Animals  

FarmQuest ~ Challenge #14  

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Cardinal: R17, R27, R37, R39, YR23, YR24, YR27, N5, Branch: E27, E25, E23, Around image: B0000

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Monday, March 18, 2024

My Favorite Chickadee

Time to switch gears to Easter now that we 'wore our green' for the past weekend and had our traditional Irish feast.

Starting the week off with this cute stamp set from Brutus Monroe, My Favorite Chickadee.



 The fun things about starting Easter cards is we can finally feel great about using spring colors!   Even using the darker Copic BG49, I'm able to blend all the way to BG13 in the bow and shadow under the stamped image.  

After completing the image with various other Copic colors, I used the Gina Marie Designs Nesting Scalloped Stitched Rectangles for the decorative edge.  The card base is a standard A2 size with the floral patterned mat.   Then I secured the completed image in center.

I stamped the sentiment from the set using Versa Fine Clair Warm Breeze ink and die cut the sentiment and mat with an oval bookmark die set.  I secured both at an angle on the left of the image and trimmed them even with the card front edge.   Lastly I randomly added the three enamel dots to complete this card design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts ~ Week 772 ~ Fur & Feathers  

Sweet Stampin' (UK) ~ March ~ Easter  

Time Out ~ Challenge 259 ~ Birds of a Feather  

The Paper Shelter ~ Challenge 587 ~ Spring Colours


Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Left Chick: Y24, Y23, Y19, Y18, Bow: BG15, BG13, Right Chick: YR24, YR23, B18, B15, Bunny Hat: RV02, RV10, Y000, Shadow: BG32

Products 

Brutus Monroe, Favorite Chickadee




Sunday, March 17, 2024

First St. Patrick's Day

There's a new chick in town celebrating another first holiday... Little Miss Olivia along with her Mommy and Daddy are celebrating their first St Patrick's Day today and Grandma Jenifer has made sure to document this special day with another Winnie the Pooh keep sake card.  



This is another great Disney coloring page image that I've reduced down to fit an A2 size card front.  After printing on 110# Neenah cardstock, I used Copic alcohol markers for all of the coloring.

I selected the light and dark shades of purple for the mats, covering the card base with the light lavender shade first.  Then I used the deep lavender cardstock to die cut the scalloped background frame and secured it behind the completed image and also a strip behind the printed sentiment. 

I added the matted image to the card front at a slightly left tilted angle.  Then I added a strip of fun foam behind the sentiment to pop it up, and then secured it to the bottom of the card base, under the image to complete the design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts ~ Week 772  

Cardz4Galz ~ Challenge 220 ~ Use Some Green  

Try it on Tuesday ~ Spring  

The Outlaw Challenge ~ Festive Friday Challenge ~ March

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Pooh: E53, E55, Shirt: R27, R29, Pot: YR21, YR23, YR24, YR27, Coins: Y26, Y23, Clover: G07, YG09, Ground: YG17, G17, YG07, Sky: B000, Rainbow: R27, YR04, Y18, G07, B02, B18, BV13, Clouds: C1, C3, B60, B63, BV20, BV23

 


Saturday, March 16, 2024

Blessings of Love and Hope

Today I'm sharing a St. Patrick's Pooh card that I made for my daughter, who is also a huge Winnie-the-Pooh fan.

No matter what our age is, we all love to get happy mail and she has always loved her 'Pooh' ~ from pj's to stuffed bears, to cards to just about any thing else.



 This image was a free coloring page from Disney and I sized it to fit a standard A2 card front.  After printing the image, I used Copic markers for the coloring. I used a gold metallic gel pen to trace over the trailing bee line.

I selected the coordinating green dotted Swiss paper for the card base matting and a smaller piece of Kraft for the offset matting.   Then I die cut the Kraft and the completed image using the Pink and Main Stitched Rounded Rectangle Dies.

After securing the dotted Swiss paper to the card base, I added the Kraft and the completed image, turning both at slight angles.  I stamped the sentiment using Versa Clair Evergreen ink and die cut it using a small tag die.  I added the green enamel dot after securing the tag to the card base and then randomly added the three additional red enamel dots to complete the card design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ 3/13 Green  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 639-640 

Simon Says Stamps ~ Monday Challenge ~ Green   

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Pooh:  E53, E55, E57, Shirt: R27, R29, Clover: G07, YG09, Ground: YG17, G17, YG07 

Products 

Image - Disney Coloring Page Google Search




Friday, March 15, 2024

Great Things Come in Small Packages

For my third posting today - my personal 'surprise' ~ as I've joined the Design Team for World Wide Crafters and Colorist, sponsored by Artist Julia Spiri.   I'm very excited and honored to be a part of this amazing team of card makers and colorist.

My first design card is using 'Baby Girl', a grayscale coloring page.



I used Copic markers for the coloring and matched the baby's outfit and headband to the green patterned paper that I  selected prior to starting. 

When completed, I used the Tattered Lace, Beaded Chain Nesting Label Die for the decorative edge.  I selected a Kraft 6" card base then added the brown textured mat about 4" from the top down and the 3" green patterned paper at the bottom of the card.  Next I secured the colored image just to the left of center.  After matting the sentiment, I added it to the bottom of the card front, then randomly added the small coordinating paper flowers to complete the design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

Other Julia Spiri images are available at:

Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuliaSpiri

Web Site: http://juliaspiri.com/

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ 3/13/24 ~ Green 

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 639-640  

Crafting Happiness ~ Challenge 165 ~ Green  

Cards 4 Galz ~ Challenge 220 ~ Use Some Green  

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge 112 ~ For the Girls


Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Headband: YG67, YG63, YG61, Roses: Y13, Y15, Y18, Y19, Hair: E00, E42, Skin: E21, E00, Eyes: B21, B23, Ball: Y28, YR00, Rug & Blanket: YR30, E30, Background: BG000

 

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Always

For the second posting today, I'm here to share my latest Design Team card with All Dressed Up Digital Designs.  This sassy lady is called 'Pretty in Plaits'.



 After printing her, I used my Copic markers for the coloring.  Then I used the Memory Box Matinee Rectangle die set for the decorative edge on the completed image and the lighter purple mat.   I also cut another darker purple mat about 1/8" larger on all sides of the image and sandwiched it between the two. 

I selected a 5 1/2" square card base and covered it with the green patterned mat.  After securing the image and double mats together I added them to the card base at the left angle as shown.  The sentiment was hand stamped using Versa Clair ink and added at the bottom. 

At this point I wasn't sure what embellishments I wanted to use to finish the card.  But almost immediately I happen to see the jar of silky flowers ~ and they happen to match!  Randomly I added the flowers around the side of the image and one to counterbalance at the tag.  I used enamel dots for the flower centers and around the image. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

The Paper Shelter  ~ Challenge 587 ~ Spring Colors  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 639/640  

Try it on Tuesday ~ Spring  

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Leaves: YG91, YG93, YG95, Flowers: Y15, Y19, V91, V93, V95, V15, V17, Hat: G21, G24, Shirt: V12, V15, V17, Hair: E21, E23, E25, Around: G0000

 

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It's Probably Time...

It's going to be a busy day here in my 'blog land' so get ready!

I'm starting the day off early with the Classic Design Challenge team as we open the March challenge with two sponsors... The Paper Shelter and Beccy's Place.  

For my project card, I've selected Beccy's Place, Ruff Day



 

After selecting the cute pup out of the set to use, I flipped the image horizontally and printed the image and selected sentiment on 110# Neenah cardstock.  I used Copic markers for the coloring. 

After selecting the coordinating striped patterned paper, I used the Tattered Lace, Lacy Days Die set on the sentiment and image.  Both were secured to the patterned paper and then to the blue card base.  I added three tiny blue rhinestones which match the butterfly then added the yellow organza ribbon and bow to complete the card design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I hope you'll join us on this month's Classic Design Challenge 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Addicted to Stamps ~ Challenge 463 ~ Birthdays  

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 128  

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Challenge 253  

Beccy's Place ~ March Challenge


Pam's Pearls

 

Copics  

Butterfly: BG05, BG07, Y19, Y15, Y13, Y18, Dog: E35, E34, E33, E31, Shadow: W1  


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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Pray Without Ceasing

Today's card is one of my favorite Unity Stamps, Angie Blom's Cecelia Girl.

I enjoy using this image with the sentiment 'Pray Without Ceasing' for lots of different occasions so I've made and saved a jpg file from a previous card to enable easy printing when I'm in need of this image. 



After printing I used my Copic markers for coloring and then used the Gina Marie Designs Labels Three for the decorative edge.  I used Copic BG49 to ink the edges of the completed image.  

I used a standard A2 card base and used the coordinating floral pattern for the mat.  After securing the image to the center of the card base I added the deep green enamel dots randomly around the image to complete the card design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 225 ~ All Dressed Up  

Stamping Sensations UK ~ March Challenge  

Crafting Happiness ~ Challenge 165 ~ Green  

Crafty Catz ~ Challenge 667

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics  

Hair:  E43, E42, E41, Dress: BG09, BG49, BG57, Grass:  YG17, G24, YG57, W1  

 

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Whispered Into My Heart

As spring is approaching rather quickly, I ran across one more 'winter' card that I had somehow skipped over.

Some of you may recall I have one repeat customer who's wife's favorite animals are the wolves.  Images aren't abundant for a wolf or a wolf family so many times I really struggle with something appropriate for the event. 

I ran across this mother wolf with three cubs in the winter snow and it really was a perfect fit.  



I started by laying the image out to the right of my designated space to leave room for the sentiment .

After printing, I used Copic markers for all the coloring and shading. 

I selected a 6" square card base and added the dark green 'snow' dotted background mat.  Next I added a 1/8" navy liner mat behind the image and secured both to the front of the card front. 

The sentiment is computer generated then die cut and secured to the left of the completed image to complete the card design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

A Place to Start ~ March ~ It's Hip to be Square  

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 128  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 273  

C.R.A.F.T. ~ Challenge 711

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

 Snow: B60,  Fur: C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, N4, E50, Eyes: YR23, YG63, B23, Tree YG91, Around: B0000

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Image:  Google search - free coloring page

Monday, March 11, 2024

Come to Me

Today I'm sharing a page from a journal that I'm working on.  It's a Bible scripture journal project and this is my second year doing this type journal.  

The leader of Christian Card Makers, posts a selected scripture each week for our group to make an artistic impression of the verse.

This weeks verse is Luke 18: 16-17 and I used Unity Stamps, I Will Never Leave You Alone by Artist Phyllis Harris.


After stamping the image, I used Copic markers for the coloring.  

With my journal pages being just over 5" wide, I cut the burnt orange mat to 4 3/4" wide and 4" high.  I trimmed the completed image 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" and secured it to the background. 

The scripture was computer generated, trimmed and then secured overlapping the image and to the bottom corner.

This year long project isn't always easy but it always gratifying.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 273   

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 516  

Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 706 ~ Stamps  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 637-638

 

Pam's Pearls


 

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